Having recently opened the luxurious Hotel Los Gatos in November 2002, Joie de Vivre continues its upward growth trend.  The addition of The White Swan Inn (26 rooms located at Union Square/Nob Hill), The Petite Auberge (Union Square/Nob Hill) and the historic Hotel Drisco (48 rooms in Pacific Heights) is representative of the company's upscale expansion.  Bringing the company-wide guestroom total to 1,813 rooms, this solidifies Joie de Vivre's position as the Bay Area's largest independent hotelier (based on total number of rooms operated in the Bay Area). It also highlights their commitment to building a diverse portfolio of unique, lifestyle-driven properties.
 

Hotel Drisco, celebrating its 100-year anniversary, is a member of Leading Small Hotels of the World, and was constructed as a luxury hotel to serve internationally celebrated guests as well as residents of its exclusive Pacific Heights neighborhood. Joie de Vivre began its management of the property on January 1, 2003 for hotel owners, Pacific Union Development. The White Swan Inn is a visually stunning tribute to the charming inns of England. Dark wood paneling, rich floral carpets, comfortable furniture covered with elegant fabrics, and fireplaces in each guestroom give the inn a sense of serenity and warmth in the midst of a busy city.

Hotel Drisco 2901 Pacific Avenue San Francisco, CA

After sixteen years, San Francisco-based Joie de Vivre Hospitality has established a reputation as one of the world's most respected boutique hotel operators.  It is the only Bay Area hotel company to continue to expand locally despite the most difficult market conditions San Francisco has experienced in decades. CEO Chip Conley says, "This new collection offers a wonderful opportunity to completely redefine the upscale boutique inn/small luxury hotel experience. This furthers our goal to provide the most diverse collection of lodging experiences in the Bay Area."

The addition of these fine hotel properties formalizes Joie de Vivre's Small Hotels & Inns Collection. This collection includes:  Hotel Drisco, Petite Auberge, White Swan Inn, Andrews Hotel, Nob Hill Lambourne, Jackson Court, Archbishop's Mansion, Mill Valley Inn and the Waters Edge Hotel.  Characterized by warmth and hospitality, each offers guests complimentary continental breakfast and evening wine and hors d' oeuvres service.  All of the properties in this collection epitomize an intimate and personalized hotel experience.